Articles By Deborah S. Hildebrand

Celebrate Success: 10 Employee-Appreciation Event Ideas

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:45:46 -0500

Sure, you recognize your employees with the occasional pat on the back or words of thanks, and they seem to appreciate that. But have you given any real consideration to sponsoring employee-appreciation events? Here are 10 ideas to kick your appreciation campaign up a notch.

Five Essential Skills Every Manager Should Have

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:07:29 -0500

You're ready to be a manager, but you want to be sure you have what it takes to do a good job. Before you take that leap to the next level in your career, be sure to get the training and experience you need AND be sure to develop these five essential skills that every manager should have.

Workplace Confidentiality and the HIPAA Privacy Rule

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:29:40 -0500

The average person probably agrees that medical, dental, and mental health information is private and should be kept that way. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the federal government to help protect consumers from having their private health information released without their permission. While it is a very complicated issue, here is what you need to know.

Take Your Kids to Work Day: Planning Fun Activities for the Children at Your Office

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:37:38 -0500

There's been a long tradition of taking children to work in order to impart the value of education and help them understand what their parents do. Whether you bring your kids to work on the "official" day, April 29, or another day, it's important to have activities planned for the little ones. Read on to learn 10 great activity ideas.

Flow Chart Basics: Providing a Step-by-Step Depiction of a Process | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:39:25 -0500

The purpose of a flow chart is to visually illustrate a step-by-step process. If you're guiding someone through a series of tasks, a flow chart can effectively demonstrate how a process works. Learn how to utilize this extremely beneficial tool.

Standard Operating Procedures: Tips for Creating Business Systems | Office Organization & Office Efficiency | OfficeArrow

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:29:27 -0500

Everyone can afford to be more productive and organized, right? That may mean you need to create some Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that routine processes are completed in a consistent, predictable manner. Learn how to apply these techniques to your everyday work.

Mixing Business with Pleasure: Seven Tips for Having More Fun at Work

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:17:51 -0500

Raise your hand if you would like to have more fun at work. Well, according to those in the know, January 28th is "Have Fun at Work Day." What a great concept! While you might not be able to get your employer to actually celebrate this day, here are several ways you can have more fun at work - everyday.

COACH: Do You Have What it Takes to be a Manager?

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:50:16 -0500

Many people either do not have the motivation or the proper training and understanding to be a manager. Before you decide to look for your next promotional opportunity, you might want to ask yourself if you have what it takes to be a manager. Use the COACH acronym to see if you're cut out for management.

Chic on the Cheap: 24 Employee Gift Ideas for Under $20

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:09:37 -0500

You purchase gifts for your coworkers or employees for a variety of reasons, including birthdays, holidays or in recognition of their achievements. Unfortunately, finding the perfect item is often a challenge, especially when you're given a tight budget. Here we can help you with these trouble in areas of office supplies and let you know where and how to go about it while saving money.

Excuses, Excuses: How to Overcome the Workplace Blame Game

Deborah S. Hildebrand — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:02:35 -0500

If you're a manager, you've probably received countless excuses from subordinates about missed deadlines and incomplete projects. However, despite the validity of the explanation, you need to deal with the situation. Learn how to promote a culture of accountability and overcome the office blame game. With these tactics you can maximize on human resource management, organization, and processing.